Environmental Pollution - Water Quiz

What was the main cause of the Guimaras oil spill in 2006?

• Intentional sabotage of an oil tanker

• Oil drilling gone wrong

• Harsh weather and structural failure of M/T Solar 1

• Illegal fishing activities

Why is El Nido’s groundwater unsafe for domestic use?

• Saltwater intrusion due to sea level rise

• Contamination by fecal coliform from poor sewage systems

• Oil leaks from nearby tankers

• Mining activities in surrounding areas

Which of the following is a major source of pollution in the Marilao River?

• Agricultural fertilizer runoff

• Oil spills from sea transport

• Poultry processing plants and industrial waste

• Mining of rare earth elements

What environmental role do mangroves play in Guimaras’ coastal waters?

• They increase water temperature to support coral reefs

• They act as natural filters for oil pollution

• They trap sediments and serve as nurseries for juvenile marine species

• They prevent coral bleaching

What major infrastructure was built in El Nido to address wastewater issues?

• Desalination Plant

• Marine Park Headquarters

• Sewage and Solid Waste Treatment Plant

• Artificial Wetland System

What is a key health effect experienced by communities around the Marilao River due to pollution?

• Malaria outbreaks

• Respiratory and skin diseases

• High rates of diabetes

• Lead poisoning from household plumbing

What is the primary cause of water pollution in the Pasig River?

• Natural disasters

• Agricultural runoff

• Garbage and untreated domestic and industrial sewage

• Excessive rainwater

Why is it important to address the pollution of the Pasig River?

• It can reduce tourism in Metro Manila

• It threatens aquatic life, public health, and increases flood risks

• It prevents the construction of more bridges

• It slows down the economy of the Philippines

What is one of the main sources of water pollution in Manila Bay?

• Oil spills from fishing boats

• Natural erosion of riverbanks

• Informal settlements and domestic waste

• Excessive rainfall and flooding

What marine area was heavily affected by the MT Princess Empress oil spill in February 2023?

• Manila Bay

• Tablas Strait

• Laguna de Bay

• Tañon Strait